Idiot Golf Tournament benefits Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care | fox4kc.com

Idiot Golf Tournament benefits Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care | fox4kc.com: On Saturday it was hard to spot much green on the golf course at Smiley’s Golf Complex, but there were some waddling penguins and superheroes and to be seen. It was the 11th Annual Idiots Open Golf Tournament benefitting Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care.

Birdies for Charity breaks record

Birdies for Charity breaks record: The 2011 John Deere Classic broke a record for money raised by almost $1 million.

The 2012 campaign crushed that record — raising $1.5 million more than the previous year.

And it all goes to local charities and community organizations.

During a news conference Wednesday at the John Deere Pavilion in Moline, tournament staff and volunteers shared their excitement with representatives of the 493 funded programs that stopped by to pick up their checks.

Zuckerman plays 100 holes for charity in blazing heat at Secession Golf Club | islandpacket.com

Zuckerman plays 100 holes for charity in blazing heat at Secession Golf Club | islandpacket.com: The Savannah-based golf writer played 100 holes of golf to raise money to research and fight lymphatic malformations, a rare condition where cysts form, usually in the neck region, making eating, breathing and swallowing difficult.

Zuckerman, 51, had hoped to play 108 holes -- six complete rounds -- but, late in the game, decided he'd stick to the 100.

LPGA Toledo Classic presents $200,000 to charities - Toledo Blade

LPGA Toledo Classic presents $200,000 to charities - Toledo Blade: oledo Classic LPGA tournament presented $200,000 in checks to six local children’s charities at its annual charity luncheon at Owens Corning’s World Headquarters on Monday.

"Birdies for Charity" Celebrates Record-Breaking Year - WQAD: On Monday, October 31, 2011, representatives from nearly 500 charities gathered in the John Deere Pavilion in Moline, Ill. to find out how much the "Birdies for Charity" Program raised this year. The total is a record-breaking one -- $5.28 million.

"Birdies for Charity" starts even before the John Deere Classic does. People begin pledging and trying to guess the total number of birdies golfers will get by the time the tournament is over. 2011 was even better than 2010 - there were 2,160 birdies.

Texas Open hailed for charity strategy - San Antonio Express-News

Texas Open hailed for charity strategy - San Antonio Express-News: "According to the tour, the record-setting San Antonio competition was lauded “for integrating its charity messaging into the event’s marketing efforts, both on-site and into tournament programming” during the May tour stop at TPC San Antonio."

Nonprofits receive more than $100k from golf tournament | TahoeDailyTribune.com

Nonprofits receive more than $100k from golf tournament | TahoeDailyTribune.com: "SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — Numerous South Tahoe non-profit organizations will celebrate the 2010 holidays early, receiving $102,377 in contributions from LIVESTRONG through its association with the American Century Championship and the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority.

Representatives of 19 area organizations will receive checks at the November LTVA board of directors meeting. As a result of the 2010 golf tournament, a grand total of $102,377 has been distributed to local organizations."

Golf tournament lags in scholarship totals | courierpostonline.com | Courier-Post

Golf tournament lags in scholarship totals | courierpostonline.com | Courier-Post: "But this year, fundraising is low, and only two or three students may receive the $2,500 scholarships, said Bart Leff, the school district's spokesman.

Money from the annual golf tournament is used to sponsor student leaders as well as provide money for cultural experiences the school district can't afford, Leff said."

Principal Charity Classic: Tournament's biggest issue might be running out of tickets | desmoinesregister.com | The Des Moines Register

Principal Charity Classic: Tournament's biggest issue might be running out of tickets | desmoinesregister.com | The Des Moines Register: "amie Alt has a problem. The tournament director for this week’s Principal Charity Classic had 70,000 any-day tickets printed for the Champions Tour golf event at Glen Oaks Country Club in West Des Moines this week.

“Right now we’re concerned about having enough tickets,’’ Alt said. “It could become an issue if ticket sales continue like they have been.’’"

Birdies for Charity sinks a putt for the Quad Cities - WQAD

Birdies for Charity sinks a putt for the Quad Cities - WQAD: "Despite the hard times, Quad City area residents are still very generous with their money

Birdies for Charity say the program raised almost as much money as last year at this year's John Deere Classic golf tournament.

Just over $4.6 million was raised by people pledging money for every birdie the pros sank. That total breaks down to about $12 from every single resident in the Quad Cities."

Record Donations From Travelers Championship -- Courant.com

Record Donations From Travelers Championship -- Courant.com: "HARTFORD — - There's no recession in the charitable donations from the Travelers Championship this year.

Wednesday at The Hartford Club, it was announced that a tournament-record $1.08 million will benefit more than 130 charities in Connecticut, primarily The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp and the Greater Hartford Jaycees."

islandpacket.com | Heritage's trouble just a sign of the times

islandpacket.com | Heritage's trouble just a sign of the times: "Now, to be fair, Finchem also went on to state that he was confident that sponsors for tournaments such as the Heritage would be found. He didn't say easily found, just found. I agree with Finchem and am well on record that corporate sponsorship of a PGA Tour event is a responsible and beneficial investment for corporate America.

Look no further than the brand awareness it creates and the charitable giving it promotes. Even in a tough financial year, the PGA Tour will give more than $100 million to charity this year through its tournaments, including the Heritage, whose giving this year exceeded $1 million despite lower sponsorship revenues."

Native American Times - Tiger Woods joins Navajo golfer in Native youth benefit tourney

Native American Times - Tiger Woods joins Navajo golfer in Native youth benefit tourney: "VERNON, N.Y. – Native children will benefit from funds raised during the 2nd Annual Notah Begay III Foundation Challenge, a skins golf game played last week by four professional golfers including 14-time championship winner Tiger Woods."

American Chronicle | Charities Biggest Winners

American Chronicle | Charities Biggest Winners: "ul. 12--A hushed clapping of hands is usually the most noise heard during golf tournaments. [Slideshow -- Tee Times]

For the organizations that benefit from the Sunny King Charity Classic, noise is being made over the services the money brought in by the tournament will provide."

Putt-athon swings for record, charity - The Denver Post

Putt-athon swings for record, charity - The Denver Post: "Luciano and his teammates have been kicking around the idea of breaking a Guinness World Record for some time.

'We had to find something that seemed doable,' he says, 'and we're all avid regular golfers.'

The team is inviting the public to sponsor each round they complete with donations to the Children's Hospital Handicapped Sports Program. Each of the team members also has pledged $1 per round for the event."

Principal says sponsorship is important for charities, community | DesMoinesRegister.com | The Des Moines Register

Principal says sponsorship is important for charities, community | DesMoinesRegister.com | The Des Moines Register: "When a California bank sponsored a golf tournament after selling stock to the federal government as part of the Troubled Asset Relief Program, congressmen criticized the spending as irresponsible and arrogant.

So why would Principal Financial Group, which was approved to receive $2 billion from the Treasury as part of the same program, still want to sponsor a golf tournament?"

One way to validate membership dues -- Page 1 -- Times Union - Albany NY

One way to validate membership dues -- Page 1 -- Times Union - Albany NY: "Tom Bucci, a 44-year-old Latham resident who is a member at the Albany Country Club, plans to attack the Guinness World Record by playing 1,800 holes in one week. He will attempt the feat June 14-20 at his home course in an effort to raise money for the American Diabetes Association."

Rutter's Golf Outing Nets $90,000 for Children's Charities | CSP Daily News / Magazine | CSP Information Group, Inc.

Rutter's Golf Outing Nets $90,000 for Children's Charities | CSP Daily News / Magazine | CSP Information Group, Inc.: "YORK, Pa. -- With its 7th annual charity golf outing, the Rutter's companies raised $90,000 for children's charities. The specific charities that will benefit from this year's event will be announced in the coming weeks. The golf outing took place May 4-5 at Regents' Glen Golf Course near York. It drew 256 participants, including 236 representing Rutter's suppliers."

Growing golf charity mixes tradition, fun, generosity | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press

Growing golf charity mixes tradition, fun, generosity | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press: "hey established an Ann Arbor charity golf tournament two years ago and have expanded it into today's event, the Griese/Hutchinson Champions for Children's Hearts Celebrity Golf Tournament.

'The core people involved are always Michigan guys,' Hutchinson said last week. 'When Bo's tournament ended, Charles (Woodson) and Jim (Harbaugh) took it over. When that ended, there was no organized thing getting guys back to Ann Arbor in the (football) off-season in a reunion setting. So that's part of Brian and my motivation also.'"

Colonial Country Club Charities gives $250,000 to 81 charity groups | Fort Worth | Star-Telegram.com

Colonial Country Club Charities gives $250,000 to 81 charity groups | Fort Worth | Star-Telegram.com: "The golf club handed out a quarter-million dollars over breakfast Tuesday morning to 81 charities that work with young people, closing out a year in which the Colonial Country Club Charities raised $6.6 million.

That total represents a 57 percent increase over last year’s $4.2 million and a 140 percent increase over 2006, pushing the club and its Crowne Plaza Invitational into the top five PGA Tour events in charity giving."